As part of our effort to continuously improve the Ilkley Half Marathon, we’re bringing you the some fantastic changes which will help to make the Ilkley Half Marathon 2024 the best one yet!
So what’s changing?
- NEW start line – at the corner of Denton Rd & New Brook St.
- Runners access the NEW start assembly directly from the Event Village
- NEW run pacers – look for your relevant pacing flags which will be spaced appropriately through the starting area
- NEW Town Centre Loop will be exhilarating for runners and spectators
- NEW music spots will enhance the atmosphere around the course
Getting to the Start
We’ve also added options for arriving at the race, with additional car parking at Ilkley Tennis Club for those approaching Ilkley from the West.
Your options for for arriving at the event are
- By Bike, there will be bike racks in the Event Village
- By Train, Ilkley Train station (8 min. walk to the Event Village)
- By Car, We now have two car parks to reduce congestion
- Driving from the west (Skipton, Blackburn, M6) then use our NEW Parking West located at Ilkley Tennis club – LS29 9BG (7 min. walk to the Event Village)
- Driving from the east (Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, M62, M1) then use Parking East located on East Holmes Field – LS29 0BZ (5 min. walk to the Event Village)
To encourage car sharing and use of public transport, parking will be charged at £5 per car, payable by cash or card on arrival.